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Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Artificial Turf

From: The Intercept

"Any threats posed by the PFAS in the blades and backing of turf add to questions that were already swirling about the crumb rubber sprinkled over it. In 2014, soccer…

Federal regulators take heat from both sides of the right whale-gear debate

From: Bangor Daily News

"Earlier this year, NMFS reopened 3000 square miles of ocean south of Nantucket to groundfishing, allowing the use of gillnets and rope. The agency said that…

SF’s Treasure Island, poised for building boom, escaped listing as Superfund site

From: San Francisco Chronicle

"Environmental advocacy groups said the decision led to a dysfunctional and delayed cleanup, making the process less transparent and leaving thousands…

GLACIER PARK OFFICIALLY ALLOWS E-BIKES

From: Daily Inter Lake

"Outdoor and conservation groups have objected to allowing e-bikes in parks without additional study or public notice. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility…

Trump administration expands hunting and fishing in wildlife refuges

From: The Washington Post

"It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to open public lands to recreation and industry, which critics say comes at the expense of the environment…


News Releases

STATE ORV PARK VIOLATING CALIFORNIA WATER QUALITY LAW

Tracy — Despite budget cuts that threaten other State Parks, the Department of Parks and Recreation had not planned to close any of their State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs). That may change, now…

OBAMA GOES TO UN WITH EMPTY CLIMATE BAG

New Video Frames Fundamental Weaknesses of Cap & Trade Approach

BID TO SAVE VANISHING FLORIDA PANTHER HABITAT

Legal Petition Filed With Feds to Protect 3 Million Acres from Development

WATER POLLUTION LAWSUIT AGAINST CALIFORNIA STATE ORV PARK

Creek Ruined by Off-Road Abuse in Carnegie Recreation Area

TOXIC NEW JERSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FINALLY WINS RELIEF

Vapor Intrusion Controls May End Three-Year Ordeal at Atlantic Highlands